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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 223.36 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 223.36 and 135.52 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 223.36 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/223.36 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 223.36 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 30,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,269.07/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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